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Author : Maureen & Bridget Boland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Old Wives' Lore for Gardeners written by Maureen & Bridget Boland and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Diana Ferguson
Publisher : Buster Books
ISBN 13 : 9781789293166
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (931 download)
Download or read book Old Wives' Lore for Gardeners written by Diana Ferguson and published by Buster Books. This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed full of the age-old wisdom and expertise of generations of gardeners, who used their down-to-earth and practical experience to create beautiful, productive, and useful gardens without spending a fortune. Behind every beautiful garden is the skill and experience of the gardener who tends it. How do you know which plants will thrive in your patch, given the bewildering array on offer? How do you know what soil and location they will like? And what do you do about all those pests just waiting to tuck in, not to mention the fungal diseases that suddenly turn your rose leaves from glossy green to blotchy yellow and coat other leaves with a powdery white dust? Just how do you tackle these gardening challenges, while being eco-friendly at the same time? This is where Old Wives' Lore for Gardeners comes in. Packed within its pages is all the age-old wisdom of generations of gardeners, people who knew a thing or two about plants. They lived before the days of chemical pesticides and concocted kitchen-cupboard remedies to treat pests and diseases. They gardened organically - although they wouldn't have called it that - because there was no other choice on offer. With a wealth of savvy and cost-effective tips and advice, intriguing facts, snippets of history, and quotes, Old Wives' Lore for Gardeners is not only a fascinating read but also an invaluable guide to the gardening practices of old, which are as relevant today as they have ever been.
Author : Bridget Boland
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)
Download or read book Gardener's Magic & Other Old Wives' Lore written by Bridget Boland and published by Vintage. This book was released on 1977 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Diana Ferguson (Writer on nursery rhymes)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781789293173
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (931 download)
Download or read book Old Wives' Lore for Gardeners written by Diana Ferguson (Writer on nursery rhymes) and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind every beautiful garden is the skill and experience of the gardener who tends it. How do you know which plants will thrive in your patch, given the bewildering array on offer? How do you know what soil and location they will like? And what do you do about all those pests just waiting to tuck in, not to mention the fungal diseases that suddenly turn your rose leaves from glossy green to blotchy yellow and coat other leaves with a powdery white dust? Just how do you tackle these gardening challenges, while being eco friendly at the same time? This is where Old Wives' Lore for Gardeners comes in. Packed within its pages is all the age-old wisdom of generations of gardeners, people who knew a thing or two about plants and used their down-to-earth experience to create beautiful, productive and useful gardens without spending a fortune. They lived before the days of chemical pesticides and concocted kitchen-cupboard remedies to treat pests and diseases. They gardened organically - although they wouldn't have called it that - because there was no other choice on offer. With a wealth of savvy and cost-effective tips and advice, intriguing facts, snippets of history and quotes, Old Wives' Lore for Gardeners is not only a fascinating read but also an invaluable guide to the gardening practices of old, which are as relevant today as they have ever been.
Author : Bridget Boland
Publisher : Bodley Head
ISBN 13 : 9780370313900
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (139 download)
Download or read book The Complete Old Wives Lore for Gardeners written by Bridget Boland and published by Bodley Head. This book was released on 1989-12-27 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reissue of Old Wives' Lore for Gardeners and Gardener's Magic in one volume. Both books are full of gardening wisdom gathered from acquaintances and books old and modern, mingling folklore and superstition with common sense. The original coloured woodcut decorations are retained.
Author : Polly Bloom
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN 13 : 1782431624
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (824 download)
Download or read book Old Wives' Lore written by Polly Bloom and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A combination of folklore and time-honoured advice, this book illuminates the history behind female wisdom from yesteryear. Taking in money saving ideas, gardening knowledge, household management and age-old remedies, it offers both seasoned advice and eccentric cures for a huge range of problems. Revealing that a great deal of old wives' lore does have its practical merits, but also how a lot of tales are not to be relied upon, this fascinating compendium of tips and tricks shows how sometimes old advice is still the best.
Author : Marjorie Harris
Publisher : Random House Canada
ISBN 13 : 0307366650
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (73 download)
Download or read book Ecological Gardening written by Marjorie Harris and published by Random House Canada. This book was released on 2011-02-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marjorie Harris returns with a completely updated edition of her classic guide to gardening with the environment in mind. In her witty and accessible style, Marjorie Harris – who has been an organic gardener since the 1960s – encourages the Canadian gardener to get back to basics. With information updated for today’s society, Ecological Gardening shows how little use pesticides and chemicals are when making a lush and abundant garden. In 1992, when the book was first published, gardening ecologically was a choice – now, it’s absolutely a matter of proper stewardship. With a society intent on leaving as small a footprint on the earth as possible, there is no better time than now for this important and vital book.
Author : Elizabeth Lawrence
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN 13 : 080786000X
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (78 download)
Download or read book Through the Garden Gate written by Elizabeth Lawrence and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2000-11-09 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the Garden Gate is a collection of 144 of the popular weekly articles that Elizabeth Lawrence wrote for The Charlotte Observer from 1957 to 1971. With those columns, a delightful blend of gardening lore, horticultural expertise, and personal adventures, Lawrence inspired thousands of southern gardeners. "[A] fine contribution to the green-thumb genre.--Publishers Weekly
Author : Temperance Alden
Publisher : Weiser Books
ISBN 13 : 1578637120
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (786 download)
Download or read book Year of the Witch written by Temperance Alden and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2020-11 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In her much-needed and brilliant Year of the Witch, Temperance Alden guides readers to observe their own land, celestial cycles, seasonal cycles, and even their own biological cycles to inform their magickal year."-- Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick, and Manifestation When we think of the wheel of the year, the Wiccan wheel with its celebrations of the Yule, Beltane, Mabon, and Samhain come to mind. But what about a wheel of the year for the rest of us pagans and witches? As a witch living in sunny South Florida, longtime hereditary witch Temperance Alden has often felt at odds gearing up to celebrate Yule, for example, when it is 76 degrees and sunny outside. Year of the Witch will help readers create their own intuitive practices in harmony with the climate, culture, and local spirits where they live. It's of interest to witches coming off the Wiccan path and looking for a more personal approach to celebrating the rhythms of nature. Year of the Witch covers all aspects of this new, seasonal practice: The origins of the neo-pagan wheel of the year and why it is still so relevant today Culture, historical facts, and traditions associated with the major ceremonies Basic principles of land-based magick How to intuitively connect to the nature below your feet and the local gods Being a custodian to the land and its impact on our spiritual practice
Author : Steven Erikson
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1429926589
Total Pages : 498 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)
Download or read book Gardens of the Moon written by Steven Erikson and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-06-01 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vast legions of gods, mages, humans, dragons and all manner of creatures play out the fate of the Malazan Empire in this first book in a major epic fantasy series from Steven Erikson. The Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare, bitter infighting and bloody confrontations with the formidable Anomander Rake and his Tiste Andii, ancient and implacable sorcerers. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet Empress Laseen's rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread Claw assassins. For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his squad of Bridgeburners, and for Tattersail, surviving cadre mage of the Second Legion, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to mourn the many dead. But Darujhistan, last of the Free Cities of Genabackis, yet holds out. It is to this ancient citadel that Laseen turns her predatory gaze. However, it would appear that the Empire is not alone in this great game. Sinister, shadowbound forces are gathering as the gods themselves prepare to play their hand... Conceived and written on a panoramic scale, Gardens of the Moon is epic fantasy of the highest order--an enthralling adventure by an outstanding new voice. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Author : Mary Rose Quigg
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510764100
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)
Download or read book 1,001 Gardening Tips & Tricks written by Mary Rose Quigg and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 1,000 Tips for Planting Vegetables, Flowers, Houseplants, Shrubs, Herbs, and Trees! This comprehensive collection of practical tips covers all aspects of gardening, from flowers and houseplants to planting shrubs, vegetables, herbs, and trees. In addition, find advice for dealing with garden pests, learn about the tools that will make your life much easier, and find valuable ways to avoid the aches and pains that often go along with the hard work of gardening. Woven throughout are poems and proverbs, legends and lore, making this an enjoyable read and a perfect gift for the gardener in your life. "Put broken eggshells in a watering can, fill with water, and leave overnight. This will extract the nutrients making an excellent and cheap plant feed." "To improve the growth of leeks, add a little soot to the soil." "Weeding between onion rows should be done by hand, as hoeing will damage the shallow roots." "An old wheel rim makes an ideal storage place for a garden hose when not in use. Hang on a garage or shed wall." "For organic insecticide spray, boil a whole bulb of chopped garlic until it's soft. Put it into 1 gallon of water and add 1 tablespoon of biodegradable detergent. Leave for a day, strain, and use as required." Full of fascinating tidbits and brilliant suggestions, this book may transform the way you garden! Complete with lovely color illustrations throughout, this is a delightful and useful read for new and seasoned gardeners alike.
Author : Louise Riotte
Publisher : Storey Books
ISBN 13 : 9780882665610
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (656 download)
Download or read book Astrological Gardening written by Louise Riotte and published by Storey Books. This book was released on 1989 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to plant fruits and vegetables in harmony with the stars and planets, and discusses lawns, and pest control
Author : D.C. Watts
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080546021
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (85 download)
Download or read book Dictionary of Plant Lore written by D.C. Watts and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2007-05-02 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowledge of plant names can give insight into largely forgotten beliefs. For example, the common red poppy is known as "Blind Man" due to an old superstitious belief that if the poppy were put to the eyes it would cause blindness. Many plant names derived from superstition, folk lore, or primal beliefs. Other names are purely descriptive and can serve to explain the meaning of the botanical name. For example, Beauty-Berry is the name given to the American shrub that belongs to the genus Callicarpa. Callicarpa is Greek for beautiful fruit. Still other names come from literary sources providing rich detail of the transmission of words through the ages.Conceived as part of the author's wider interest in plant and tree lore and ethnobotanical studies, this fully revised edition of Elsevier's Dictionary of Plant Names and Their Origins contains over 30,000 vernacular and literary English names of plants. Wild and cultivated plants alike are identified by the botanical name. Further detail provides a brief account of the meaning of the name and detailed commentary on common usage. * Includes color images * Inclusive of all Latin terms with vernacular derivatives * The most comprehensive guide for plant scientists, linguists, botanists, and historians
Author : Andrea Wulf
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307454754
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)
Download or read book The Brother Gardeners written by Andrea Wulf and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2010-03-09 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating look at the men who made Britain the center of the botanical world—from the author of Magnificent Rebels and New York Times bestseller The Invention of Nature. “Wulf’s flair for storytelling is combined with scholarship, brio, and a charmingly airy style.... A delightful book—and you don’t need to be a gardener to enjoy it.” —The New York Times Book Review Bringing to life the science and adventure of eighteenth-century plant collecting, The Brother Gardeners is the story of how six men created the modern garden and changed the horticultural world in the process. It is a story of a garden revolution that began in America. In 1733, colonial farmer John Bartram shipped two boxes of precious American plants and seeds to Peter Collinson in London. Around these men formed the nucleus of a botany movement, which included famous Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus; Philip Miller, bestselling author of The Gardeners Dictionary; and Joseph Banks and David Solander, two botanist explorers, who scoured the globe for plant life aboard Captain Cook’s Endeavor. As they cultivated exotic blooms from around the world, they helped make Britain an epicenter of horticultural and botanical expertise. The Brother Gardeners paints a vivid portrait of an emerging world of knowledge and gardening as we know it today.
Author : Susan Cahill
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0312673337
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (126 download)
Download or read book Hidden Gardens of Paris written by Susan Cahill and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-04-10 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring 40 parks, squares and woodlands, posh and plain, both in Paris and surrounds, Cahill's illustrated guide will lead you off the beaten track to areas of Paris you might not otherwise encounter.
Author : Scott Cunningham
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738717134
Total Pages : 387 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (387 download)
Download or read book Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs written by Scott Cunningham and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2012-04-08 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expanded and revised, this comprehensive guide features magical uses of over 400 herbs and plants from all parts of the world. With over 500,000 copies in print, this reference book is a must for all who perform natural magic. It features illustrations for easy identification of every herb, in addition to common names, use, and rulership.
Author : Abby Adams
Publisher : Workman Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781563056475
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (564 download)
Download or read book The Gardener's Gripe Book written by Abby Adams and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers reflections on the challenges and rewards of gardening, and includes advice on planning and maintaining flower, herb, and vegetable gardens
